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May 28, 2023 2:20 PM

3-Piece GEARWRENCH 84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Ratchet Set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2")

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Amazon has 3-Piece GEARWRENCH 84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet Set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 81276A-07) on sale for $79.67. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PurplePickle824 for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Includes 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive ratchets
  • 90 tooth gear offers a 4° swing arc for easy access
  • Teardrop shaped head and flush-mounted on/off switch allow even more access in tight spaces
  • Bright, full polish chrome finish easily wipes clean and resists corrosion
  • Locking flex-head with 9 locked positions and unlocked option for adjustable access angle
  • Enclosed head design for extreme resistance to dirt infiltration

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  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 900+ reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $31.21 lower than the next best available prices starting from $110.88. -SaltyOne
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Amazon has 3-Piece GEARWRENCH 84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet Set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 81276A-07) on sale for $79.67. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PurplePickle824 for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Includes 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive ratchets
  • 90 tooth gear offers a 4° swing arc for easy access
  • Teardrop shaped head and flush-mounted on/off switch allow even more access in tight spaces
  • Bright, full polish chrome finish easily wipes clean and resists corrosion
  • Locking flex-head with 9 locked positions and unlocked option for adjustable access angle
  • Enclosed head design for extreme resistance to dirt infiltration

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 900+ reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $31.21 lower than the next best available prices starting from $110.88. -SaltyOne
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May 28, 2023 9:25 PM
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NinjaModeMay 28, 2023 9:25 PM
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Quote from qqzj View quoted comment :
Gear wrench makes the best ratchets. Project Farm has YouTube videos comparing all the ratchets, including high dollar ones like snap On. GW beat them all. I have drawers full of GW and craftsman already. Otherwise, I will bite. The only thing is that they don't have easy release.
Project Farm testes the 90t version. The 3 ratchet set non-flex head version is on sale right now for $70.
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May 28, 2023 9:27 PM
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PurplePickle824
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May 28, 2023 9:27 PM
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Looks like a bunch of gearwrench is on sale under Amazon's daily deal
May 28, 2023 10:15 PM
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eddie277May 28, 2023 10:15 PM
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Quote from qqzj View quoted comment :
Gear wrench makes the best ratchets. Project Farm has YouTube videos comparing all the ratchets, including high dollar ones like snap On. GW beat them all. I have drawers full of GW and craftsman already. Otherwise, I will bite. The only thing is that they don't have easy release.
The greatest source of all project farm. May have to bite on this jus for that reason
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May 28, 2023 11:56 PM
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dealsutahMay 28, 2023 11:56 PM
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Good deal, picked up a set. Close to tool truck quality at a fraction of the price for diy'ers.
May 29, 2023 12:30 AM
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sup3rson1cMay 29, 2023 12:30 AM
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Great deal, thanks!
May 29, 2023 1:23 AM
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dandiditMay 29, 2023 1:23 AM
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Thanks, OP!

Just the 1/2" drive is ~$45-55, depending on when you check. https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-Drive-Teardrop-Ratchet-Tooth/dp/B009OCB2R0/ [amazon.com]

Quote from PurplePickle824 View quoted comment :
I've been eyeing these for quite a while and the price just dropped $33. Gearwrench is well regarded for being a reasonably priced competitor to truck tools (snap-on/matco).

These are the 84 teeth kind which is an older model, their new line is the 90 tooth which obviously doesn't give you much less of a swing arc(0.3°). You can still purchase the repair kits for the 84T from gearwrench though so it doesn't seem like they're phasing out support for these.

No codes or anything, just a good deal.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...0DER&psc=1
May 29, 2023 1:55 AM
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warre2mMay 29, 2023 1:55 AM
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Are there any cons to using a flex head in normal conditions vs a non flex ratchet? Meaning can you use a flex full time without sacrificing anything?
Last edited by warre2m May 28, 2023 at 08:10 PM.

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May 29, 2023 1:57 AM
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drsnowmonMay 29, 2023 1:57 AM
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man... I just got a bent handle 3/8 flex head GW, I don't need this...
Last edited by drsnowmon May 28, 2023 at 08:06 PM.
May 29, 2023 2:07 AM
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JackG3034May 29, 2023 2:07 AM
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Flex head ratchets are great.

The GW ratchets are amazing. I have 4 different ones and i always reach for them instead of my older USA made Craftsman. For the price you can't beat them.
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May 29, 2023 2:07 AM
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May 29, 2023 2:07 AM
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Quote from warre2m View quoted comment :
Are there any cons to using a flex head in normal conditions vs a non flex ratchet? Meaning can you use a flex fill time without sacrificing anything?
Cheaper flex handle ratchets can accidentally flex when you don't want them to, but this set locks the angle down so it won't move on you. The only other con is that there is slightly more bulk due to the flex mechanism.
May 29, 2023 2:10 AM
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warre2mMay 29, 2023 2:10 AM
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Quote from jeff34270 View quoted comment :
Cheaper flex handle ratchets can accidentally flex when you don't want them to, but this set locks the angle down so it won't move on you. The only other con is that there is slightly more bulk due to the flex mechanism.
Thank you
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May 29, 2023 2:37 AM
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GimmeYoTotsMay 29, 2023 2:37 AM
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Quote from Binar View quoted comment :
Ohh so your math used an imaginary price point. Not a bad deal but you stretching it too much imo
You've posted a lot of your own deals, so you have to know how this works. Amazon does that ish all the time - they quote these phantom prices as the "typical price," and meanwhile it hasn't been selling for that price in months. The CCC chart is reliable. Amazon's "typical price" is BS.

The 90 tooth 3 pc GW set which is almost exactly the same as this set (except for 6 extra teeth) is selling for over $130 right now. The standard 3 pc GW set with no flex, let alone locking flex is selling for $80. So, just because there may have been a slightly lower price doesn't make this "not a deal." ACME wants $150 for this same set and JB Tools wants $135. Amazon's price, while not the lowest ever, is still a very good deal.
May 29, 2023 3:16 AM
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HamirsMay 29, 2023 3:16 AM
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Quiet smooth ratcheting. Flex head lock is nice.
May 29, 2023 3:19 AM
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boateggsMay 29, 2023 3:19 AM
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For anyone comparing these 84t ratects to the 90/120 or Icon, Gearwrench changed the design because the 84t heads are the exact casting of the Matco ratchets and will accept the Matco rebuild kits which have a much better reputation
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May 29, 2023 3:28 AM
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Baytee2023May 29, 2023 3:28 AM
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harbor freight has to make similar ratchets. wonder about the price/quality differences…
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